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Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
State: California
National Forest: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Inyo National Forest, Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest
Length: 64.0 mi / 103.0 km
Time to Allow: Take 90 minutes to drive or three hours to visit places along the way.
This byway offers a spectacular passage over the Sierra Nevada. Drive through the highest automobile pass in California and experience an elevation change of over one mile. Experience glacier-carved granite peaks, pristine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows, and lush evergreen forests with Giant Sequoia groves in this serene yet rugged landscape.
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Find Skiing Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Jan 3, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! Gather the family together for a winter skiing adventure in Yosemite National Park on Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road.
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Hiking Yosemite on Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
Nov 20, 2009
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road takes you on a potentially epic journey through the nation's first federally protected area. Traveling through the home of the largest living beings, the tallest exposed chunk of granite, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, a trip down this byway should reside near the top of every traveler's must-do list.
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2-Day Trip: National Park Tour: Yosemite National Park
(California)The Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road National Scenic Byway is nestled within the borders of Yosemite National Park. Full of scenic, natural and...
Notice
Tioga Road often closes for the winter. Contact the Yosemite National Park for current road conditions.
Local Information
Yosemite National Park
209-372-0200 (visitor info)
(209) 379-1075 (roads & trails)
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest:
- This official website for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest details information about activities, regulations, and closures.
- Inyo National Forest:
- Find information about current fire restrictions, advisories, closures, weather, fishing, road conditions, and recreational activites for Inyo Forest.
- Sierra National Forest:
- Learn more about the Sierra National Forest, including recreational opportunities and regulations.
- Stanislaus National Forest:
- Learn more about recreational opportunities, closures, and regulations for the Stanislaus National Forest.
- Yosemite National Park:
- Browse this NPS website for the latest information about California's oldest National Park.
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Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
